Creamy Sweet Corn and Roasted Poblano Soup

Spring is here and my allergies are killing me. I have a big red nose and tissues coming out of all my pockets. My drug of choice when all of this is going on is Sudafed…but that is a big no-no when pregnant. Every time I sneeze, which is like 32865923 times a day, I shake my fists at the babies happily dancing around in my stomach. Thank god they aren’t big enough to kick back yet.

However, I love that the produce section at the grocery store is filling up with all my favorites! The Florida strawberries that I have been gorging on are starting to slow down (they are at their peak in February), but thankfully next up is Sunshine Sweet Corn. It makes me so happy to be able to find local fresh produce in my grocery stores (and road side vegetable stands that Florida is so famous for).

This recipe I’m sharing today is officially one of my top 3 soups. I made it last year too, but sadly gobbled it all up before I got a photo of it! It’s the perfect way to highlight some of the fresh flavors from this time of year. It has everything from roasted poblanos, which just add flavor – no spicy heat, to potatoes for added heartiness. Plus, every bite is filled with a burst of Sunshine Sweet Corn.

Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Taste soup and adjust additional seasonings as needed to fit your tastes. Garnish soup with cilantro and serve immediately!

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This post was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn and KitchenPlay, but all opinions are all my own.

Hi Kalyani, I tried adding you to the board – but it is saying you do not follow me. If you can please follow me back on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/thenovicechef) then I can add you. Thanks!

following now 🙂

You have been added! Happy Pinning!

Hi, I just got your reply via email that I wasn’t following you on pinterest but I was following you so then I unfollowed and followed again. I hope that works. Thank you for letting me know! Here is my pinterest link 🙂